As Travel Industry Fraud Surges, Nexion Travel Group Helps Advisors Stay Safe and Succeed

Fraud targeting travel advisors is on the rise, with leading industry organizations warning agencies to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated scams. Global groups, including the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance and the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) [also Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA)], have issued alerts citing a surge in fraudulent activity such as stolen credit card bookings, impersonation schemes and phishing attacks designed to exploit travel agencies. […]

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Global Travel Collection Accelerates Advisor Growth with Strategic Leadership Appointments

Global Travel Collection (GTC), Internova Travel Group’s high-touch luxury travel agency serving a global community of top-performing travel advisors, today announced the appointment and promotion of three respected industry leaders to its Advisor Success team. Bronwyn McKindley, Pam Palay and Adam Ottmar will report to Simon Brooks, Senior Vice President, Advisor Success, as GTC continues expanding its support for luxury, corporate and entertainment travel advisors. […]

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Inside the New Luxury Travel Economy: Access Is the Ultimate Currency

Luxury travel is no longer defined by how much travelers spend, but by what they’re able to experience and who they trust to make it happen. “Luxury travel isn’t about how much you spend, it’s about what doors open once you arrive,” said Angie Licea, President of Global Travel Collection (GTC), the most influential community of international luxury travel advisors with $2.4 billion in annual sales. “Our advisors trade in access, and that’s the rarest currency there is.” […]

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Women Are Powering the Travel Economy, From Running Agencies to Driving Travel Decisions

Women are shaping the travel industry from both sides of the business, from leading travel agencies to making the majority of travel purchasing decisions, according to a new survey from premium host travel agency Nexion Travel Group. […]

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Business Travel Overtakes Leisure as Primary Driver of Private Aviation in 2026

After several years of rapid growth and volatility following the pandemic, private aviation is entering a more stable and mature phase in 2026, with demand normalizing and business travel once again emerging as the primary driver, according to insights from ALTOUR, a leading travel management company and part of Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel services companies. […]

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Luxury Cruising Enters Its Personalization Era

Luxury cruising is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. As small-ship fleets expand and hotel brands long associated with land-based luxury enter the market, affluent travelers are no longer asking which cruise line is “the best.” Instead, they’re asking which one fits them. […]

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Luxury Travel Is Becoming More Approachable – And It’s Opening the Door to a New Career Path

Luxury travel may sound exclusive, but behind the scenes, it’s becoming more personal, more flexible – and more accessible. As travelers seek elevated experiences with expert guidance, a growing number of people are discovering travel advising as a viable, fulfilling career, supported by strong demand across both traditional and emerging luxury travel. […]

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Can’t Get Enough of Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir? See Them Off the Ice in a Luxury Travel Competition

As the world tunes in to the Winter Games taking place in Italy, competitive figure skaters turned commentators Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir are captivating audiences with their insight, style and passion for the sport – bringing the drama and artistry of figure skating to life on the global stage. […]

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ALTOUR Strengthens Leadership Team to Advance Growth and Industry Excellence

ALTOUR, one of the world’s leading travel management companies, today announced a series of strategic hires across sales, product, partnerships, and hotel sourcing—further advancing its commitment to become the most trusted travel management company in the industry. The appointments underscore the company’s focus on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth, following the launch of The ALTOUR Commitment and President Gabe Rizzi’s recent recognition as one of the travel industry’s Top 25 Most Influential Executives. […]

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Internova Index Data Reveals How Travel Priorities Differ by Generation

Travel preferences in 2025-2026 vary sharply among Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers, shaping everything from cruise demand to tour styles and wellness vacations, according to an analysis from the Internova Index: North American Traveler Insights. […]

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